First quarter financial reports have been released. Several artists have new music available, and more projects are expected in the coming weeks.
New Releases
New albums and EPs have been released from Carín León, Lykke Li, MUNA, Stephen Sanchez, Chris Brown, Trap Dickey, Basement, hey, nothing, Ashley McBryde, and Deb Never.
Notable singles include new tracks from Charli xcx, After, The Rolling Stones, Boards of Canada, Cash Cobain, Russell Dickerson & Fetty Wap, Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr.
Charli xcx released ‘Rock Music’ following previews of a forthcoming album featuring more guitar work and reduced vocal processing. After’s new single, ‘Promise (When You Go)’ is scheduled for release this Wednesday. The Rolling Stones released ‘In The Stars,’ written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, ahead of their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues. Duo Boards of Canada released two new songs, including ‘Prophecy At 1420 MHz’. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr collaborated on ‘Home To Us’ in advance of McCartney’s album The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Russell Dickerson and Fetty Wap collaborated on ‘Boots’. Cash Cobain’s new track ‘I Wanna Rock’ features production from Mike Dean. Linda Perry unveiled her first solo project in over 25 years, Let It Die, with the single ‘Feathers In A Storm’.
DJ_Dave released ‘Fail-saife’ and will open for horsegiirL on their upcoming tour.
Upcoming Releases
Drake, Maluma, Peter Frampton, Rostam, Towa Bird, Dua Saleh, 49 Winchester, The All-American Rejects, Maisie Peters, Daisy Grenade, Kevin Morby, Genesis Owusu, PARTYOF2, and Trousdale all have new projects expected next week.
Keith Urban, The Rolling Stones, Tori Kelly, FLO, Adam Lambert, PNAU, Allison Russell, La Roux, Yard Act, Koe Wetzel, The War And Treaty, Kelela, Graham Barham, Brantley Gilbert, Blake Whiten, Midland, Ashley Cooke, Lara Somogyi, Tasha, Turnover, and Breakfield all announced new albums this week.
Financial Reports
SM Entertainment revenue increased by 21% year-over-year. Live Nation’s first quarter revenue reached $3.8 billion, a 12% increase year-over-year. The Sphere Entertainment Co. reported $386 million in revenue, up 40% year-over-year. Warner revenue jumped 17% year-over-year, and Sony Music revenue rose 21% year-over-year.
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